Rarities - Auriken Rock and Roll Vehicle Driver Variant

In general, the Auriken line from Mexico is rather poorly documented.  While you can find some info on the boxed figures that were once somewhat common, the information regarding vehicles and later releases is sporadic and haphazard at best.  I'm still not aware of a published list that is anywhere near complete of the Auriken releases.  So, this makes some of the figures in the line incredibly obscure.  One such example is this hybrid Rock and Roll figure.  I no longer recall which vehicle with which he was included.  But, it's not a common figure and didn't first really make itself known until around 2003 or 2004.

What makes this figure interesting is mostly the green color.  This lighter green appeared on a few different Auriken figures and is a fun shade that's different than anything Hasbro produced.  The darker hair makes for a stark juxtaposition when you are expecting to see Rock and Roll's trademarked blonde hair.  Beyond that, though, the figure is pretty much as is.  It's fairly difficult to find and you'll pay a premium for a nice one.  Though, most of the ones you see for sale are drastically overpriced and don't actually move.  

I really wish factory custom makers were able to match the Auriken green.  It's a neat shade and would have allowed for some simple, but effective repaints of several figures.  I'd love a solid group of original 13 figures in this shade and with swivel arms.  But, those never came to pass.

Please leave comments if you are aware of the origin of this figure and which vehicle included him.